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Marketing
or negotiating? That is the question posed by some readers who were intrigued
with the issue of bidding from Sainsbury to Argos. Is it marketing—or is it
another business agenda?

Is Sainsbury competing?

Today’s
generation is already highlighted by unique and fast technology. Many people
rely on the internet, delete files without breaking a sweat, and find better ideas
in just one click. Online functionality is now considered essential, which is
the reason Sainsbury got the idea of doing business with Argon. Rivalry is
always present when we talk about business, and competition is generally
accepted as a necessary condition for the coordination of disparate
individuals’ interests via the market process. It is a condition where “buyers
tend to compete with other buyers and sellers tend to compete with other
sellers.”

"The stakes are now being raised on same-day
deliveries for groceries," Sainsbury's Chief Executive Mike Coupe told
Reuters on Dec. 3 when discussing the impact Amazon was having on the U.K.
grocery market, where it is not yet a big player.

"You could argue that they're already
having an impact in the way that people are thinking," he said, noting
that Sainsbury was looking at same-day grocery deliveries. Sainsbury is a good
competitor and has performed a better job, unlike rivals Tesco (TSCO.L), Asda
(WMT.W), and Morrisons (MRW.L)

Analysts
have realized that the deal could speed up Sainsbury’s deliveries and widen its
range with electronics. They planned to shut down some Argos stores, sell their
own products to others, and open an accommodation.

Amazon being competitive

Within
competitive markets,markets are often defined by their sub-sectors, such as the
“short-term” or “long-term” market, the “seasonal” or “summer” market, or the
“broad” or “remainder” market. The competitive process in a market economy
exerts a sort of pressure that tends to move resources to where they are most
needed and can be used most
efficiently for the economy as a whole.

Amazon offers delivery within one hour for
members of its Prime subscription service in a limited number of city-center
postcodes or in a two-hour same-day window. Experts predict retailers will only
be able to keep up with Amazon if they can strike a balanced with higher-priced
goods.

Sainsbury is prepared for grocery competition
from U.S. online giant Amazon (AMZN.O). Amazon is the largest internet-based
retailer in the United States and also sells certain low-end products. They also
offer international shipping for some of its products to a limited number of other
countries.

Home
Retail Group, Argos, and Home-Base

"There would be synergies from optimizing
the combined group's property portfolio, but that might not be entirely
straightforward with Home Retail's lease liabilities," said one major
institutional shareholder in both companies.

Home Retail Group’s retail businesses bring
outstanding value and convenience to customers’ everyday lives whether shopping
at home or on the move. Argos has an outstanding offer of convenience, choice
and value to meet customer needs, selling products through its 840 stores, its website,
and mobile apps. Home-Base is a leading home and garden improvement retailer,
offering a growing range of products in a differentiated store environment.

"We believe there is significant
intrinsic value in the business," said Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Freddie
George, who rates Home Retail a "buy" with a target price of 195
pence.

Within the
grand scheme of this universe, black-holes are often the ultimate dead-ends;
nothing can get away from these types of spacetime vacuums, not really light.

Astronomers
currently are familiar with 2 types of black-holes. The first sort are known as
stellar-mass black-holes, that are middle sized spacetime regions that form
right after massive stars trigger gigantic explosions once they exhaust nuclear
fuel.

The other kind are called super-massive black-holes, aptly named due to their
size. These black-holes are usually detected at the guts of galaxies, for
example the Milky Way. Our galaxy has got the Sgr. A*, the largest and biggest super-massive
black-hole having a solar mass of Four hundred million.

Another type of a super-massive black-hole is one located at the core of the dwarf
galaxy NGC 5195. NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope noticed the super-massive
black-hole as it was belching galactic gas.

Super-massive black-holes have masses that range between several millions to
billions of times the mass of our sun. Unlike stellar-mass black-holes, no-one
knows how super-massive black-holes form.

Now, a group of
specialists in Japan may have found what might be considered as the 2nd most
massive black-hole - next simply to the Sgr. A* - in the Milky Way. The
invention could possibly help highlight the evolution of black-holes.

An
Enigmatic Gas Cloud With The Interesting Characteristic

What is
actually curious about the finding is that the massive black-hole wasn't
directly recognized by scientists, and that what they first caught present
rather had an unusual characteristic.
Encouraged by Professor Tomoharu Oka of the Keio University, the team of
astronomers had found a bizarre gas cloud named CO-0.40-0.22, a space object
which is about 200 light years from the Sgr. A*.

Scientists detected the enigmatic gas cloud by using the Nobeyama 45-m telescope
in Japan and the Atacama Sub-millimeter Telescope Experiment (ASTE) in Chile.
Japan's National Astronomical Society (NAS) operated both telescopes.

What researchers found strange is that the gas-cloud CO-0.40-0.22 had an
extraordinarily wide velocity dispersion, and thus the cloud retains gas that
features a wide range of speeds.

In essence, speed dispersion may be the spread and velocities of stars or gas
within a galaxy, a precise average of this combined motions of numerous stars.

Again, the
group used the Nobeyama 45-m telescope to have 21 emission lines from 18
molecules. The outcomes indicated that the gas cloud posseses an elliptical
shape and contains two components.

The initial component was compact as well as low density, which has a very wide
velocity dispersion of 100 kms per second or simply 62 miles per second. The
2nd component was dense and extended Ten light years, with a narrow speed
dispersion.

The gas cloud
includes a wide velocity dispersion as there are no holes inside, scientists
said.

Even more so, the X-ray and infrared observations didn't identify any compact
objects.

This means that the velocity dispersion isn't triggered by a local vitality
input including supernova explosions or even the explosion of a star, something
causes the development of stellar-mass black-holes.

Replicating Gas Clouds To Far Better Understand The Discovery

A simulated
model employing a gravity origin with 100 thousand instances the mass of the
sun which has a radius of 0.3 light years offered the very best fit to the
CO-0.40-0.22 phenomenon. With this, Oka and the team executed a simulation of
gas-clouds tossed by a powerful gravity source.

In the simulation, the gas-clouds were enticed by the gravity source, plus the
speed increased as they approached it, attaining optimum at the nearest point
to the object. The clouds extended past the gravitational source along with the
speeds decreased.

"Considering the fact that no compact objects are seen in X-ray or
infrared observations, as far as we know the best candidate for the compact
massive object is a black hole," said Oka.

The Primary Detection Of An Intermediate Mass Black Hole

If ever the enigmatic gas cloud does have a massive black-hole, Oka said it'll
be the very first time that an intermediate mass black-hole has been detected.

The way this affect what we understand about black-holes? There's a theory that
super-massive black-holes form from mergers of several intermediate mass
black-holes. Scientists discover the theory problematic while there is no firm
observational evidence for that existence of intermediate mass black-holes.

Oka along with his team's findings, which can be featured in the Astrophysical
Journal Letters, could be the key to fix this cosmic puzzle. If cloud
CO-0.40-0.22 in fact encloses an intermediate mass black-hole, it might secure
the intermediate mass black-hole theory concerning the evolution of super-massive
black-holes.

An Alternative Way To Detect Black-Holes

The team's study also exposed an alternative way to search for black-holes.
Through radio telescopes, researchers discovered that that there are several
compact clouds having wide velocity dispersions akin to CO-0.40-0.22. Oka and
his mates suggest that many of these compact clouds might have black-holes.

The Milky Way alone contains about 100 million black-holes, but X-ray studies
have only discovered dozens up to now. The majority of the black-holes might
possibly be "dark" and may be very hard to see directly at any wave
length.

Finally, Oka asserted that investigations of gas motion using the radio telescopes
may give a complementary approach to search for "dark" black-holes.
This even can dramatically boost the number of black-hole candidates in the
Milky Way, he added.

Peekay Boutique is an Auburn-based sex shop that intends to invest $38 million in an IPO. Meanwhile, a national seashore Smartphone application has been unveiled, and T-Mobile has acquired the rights to an arena in Las Vegas.

Early in 2015, investors’ emotions cooled down for numerous inceptive public offerings as they grew anxious of various accomplishments. Even then, they were also bored with similar investments, thus expressing idealistic assumptions. The investors might get overwhelmed by the impending news of the IPO of Peekay Boutiques. Alternatively, it might be a slight irony for them.

The Peekay Boutique administers 48 stores under four brands including the Lovers and A Touch of Romance. Their intention is to sell up to $38 million worth of stock at $8 and $6 per share.

Lisa Berman, the CEO, said last year in an interview that the companies dream is to be “a leader in changing the sexual wellness perception.” In conclusion, Lisa reiterated that “We have reached over 5,000 Stock-Keeping Units available which is ranging from $265 vibrators to $1 condoms.”

In 2012, Peekay Boutique founder Phyllis Heppenstall was able to loan money to investors which were used to transact in a similar business. Their last recorded agreement clearly shows that the deal may not be appealing.

The latest report sale for Peekay was done on Sept. 30, which typically showed an increased percentage of 5.2 percent to $30.9 million. Its net loss increased by $60 percent to $4.5 million. The above results are similar to that of 2014.

The IPO plan purchased was cataloged in May as raising $50 million. Currently, it aims to achieve $25 and $38 million respectively. Their main idea was to partner with NASDAQ, but now Peekay says it can’t qualify for a “Profiting” period.

The main reason is that the company was formed by a combination of numerous shell companies.

Also, Peekay ventured privately into labeling goods and offered them with about six percent of commissions. The idea was later interrupted as the corporation targeted certain manufacturers. Additionally, lack of capital has dragged Peekay Boutique behind. According to sources, the last new store was added ten months ago in California.

Last year, Peekay acquired heavy debt, and they are still paying $6.6 million a year in an interest form. In fact, the company acquired waivers from various lenders since three failed to meet the loan agreement. It has helped them to turn some debt into stock. Sources say that it owes $38 million and $16 million from IPO.

What will be the outcome if the stock market restricts Peekay’s IPO plan? The fact is that the agreement was set to pay the $38 million by Dec. 31. However, Peekay has obtained another waiver, hence extending the loans for three years. The process will only take effect if the stock offering is complemented on time.

The very basic
idea of lesbianism totally declines
the involvement of sex with male. Being a lesbian directly puts one is a zone
where one cannot even dare to admit fantasising about men, let alone having
sex with them. Due to social mindset, being attracted to men for lesbians is considered some sort of moral crime. Men are a tabooed entity for lesbians. Why will a
lesbian be attracted to men? What happens if they so get attracted men and have
sex with them? Do they become bi-sexual because they do want to experience sex
with men? Is it right or wrong? Such various accusations do make it a very complex issue to analyse and admit in
public.

Why this attraction?

First of all
human sexual instincts cannot be put in a hard and fast category. According to
various studies conducted by sex analysts, every individual have tendencies of being attracted to the
same sex at one point of their life. If we compare sexual preference in a scale
of one to ten, ten would be someone who is sure of his preference and does not
feel any sort of inclination towards the other sex. But this ten is very hard to come by. The most common score
of people is seven to eight which
makes them 90% rigid towards their preference but the rest 10% should not be ignored.

Are they bi-sexual?

For lesbians, most people have a strict and biased opinion about their preference
and sexual activities. So it puts pressure on them which makes it very
difficult for lesbians to
consciously recognise if they can get attracted to men. By default lesbians get
the score 7 where they know they mostly
prefer women to be sexually involved with. But if they do get attracted and
have sex with men, they should not be considered bi-sexual because this
attraction can happen only once in their life whereas for bi-sexuals they get
the score of four to five which
makes them more prone to be attracted to both sexes. So for lesbians sex with
man is mostly a one night of passion and fulfilment of a fantasy.

Real or unreal lesbians?

Human sexuality
is not a simple science; it is a
very complex web of various physical
and psychological makeups. There is
no way that we can tag one heterosexual person real or one lesbian unreal only
because they have inclination
towards the other side. Their inclination may be a deep rooted fantasy or just a simple appreciation
for human beauty. Or it can be just a curiosity
that they have not come across before. So to it is justified to venture into the territory of human desires to
proclaim what is real or unreal?

Analysing and
judging lesbians who do get attracted to men are puzzling issues
which depends on a lot of other related factors and can vary from person to
person. It is therefore more mature and better to leave these determining
attitudes behind and be more tolerant about
sexuality. In this modern world, everyone has the right to pick and choose what
they want and how they want. Lesbians should be given the same freedom too.

What Is
Foreplay?

The process of physical stimulation and sensory pleasure prior to sexual intercourse is termed as Foreplay.
Although this concept cannot be described in a concrete manner; it comprises of
all the physical and verbal activities that eventually advances towards intercourse.
The aim of it is to assist easier climax as well as increase sensual pleasure.

Increasing Sexual
Pleasure through Foreplay

Foreplay plays different but very import
roles for men and women during sexual act. For women, it prepares her body for
intercourse by increasing the sexual
excitement and anticipation. The direct stimulation of erogenous zones
makes women eager towards the actual penetration. Actions such as stimulation
of breasts and vaginal area (which are very important part of foreplay)
releases vaginal fluids which aids in easier and painless penetration which
makes the sexual act a pleasure;
not a pain for women. Furthermore, the more women get stimulated physically;
the easier it is for them to achieve orgasm. This very outcome of testifies its
importance particularly for
women. One cannot deny the importance of a powerful erection in sex. One of the
biggest complain that men often have in their sexual life is losing their erection.
The most effective and probably the easiest way to maintain this erection lies
in foreplay. Studies have often proven that it leads to an eventual but
complete erection which heightens their sexual urge and pleasure through
climax. Moreover, it ensures sensitivity and longitude of the intercourse.

Foreplay and Intimacy

In every healthy relationship which values the importance
of good sex life, foreplay is mandatory. When the aim of sex is to please the
partner; it comes to aid in a big way. It increases the chance of experiencing better climax as well as receiving
maximum physical pleasure which is a strong indication of better intimacy.
Studies have often measured the level
of intimacy by the dominance of foreplay in relationships. Better
foreplay is the indicator of deeper intimacy between partners. Moreover it is
the indicator of the interest in each other particularly in the cases where
partners have been involved for a long time.

Though the function of foreplay may be different
for men and women, one cannot deny its importance. So to ensure sexual
pleasure, enhance intimacy, and more importantly to add the zest and spice in
sex; foreplay cannot be ignored!

Roof is a must element of your
home. A roof can completely change the look of your house and the value as
well. Any confusion in terms of its types to be needed, quality and
installation makes you puzzled. Besides, deficiency of professional,
hardworking roofers could be additional hesitating issues for you.

Roofing depends on types of homes
and largely varies on different architectural point of view. For example, commercial roofing in office, warehouse,
school and hotels are far different from those of domestic in terms of
materials used and looking.

You may use slate or tiles to
make your roof. It is very popular
roofing system in Derby (Derbyshire in England). A good amount of small
handmade clay tiles to new concrete interlocking tiles could perfectly increase
the outer look of your house. All slates should be fixed with two copper nails
or stainless hanger clips. To make a gorgeous look you must employ professional
slating team.

Today, among many others, green
roof is getting popularity among city dwellers. It’s a living roof that is
partly or completely covered with vegetation planted over a waterproof
membrane.

Green roofs may serve several
purposes for your building, such as protect excessive heat, absorbing
rainwater, creating a habitat for wildlife and finally that would really be an
eco-friendly home.

Every green roof is different and
there are basically two types of green roofs mainly observed. These are -
intensive and extensive roofs.

Intensive roofs are much thicker
and can support a large variety of plants but are heavier. It requires more
maintenance. On the other hands, extensive roofs which are covered with
relatively light layer of vegetation and are require less maintenance than intensive
roofs. Discuss in details with your roofing expert regarding the green roof
design and installation and obviously the process of maintenance.

For commercial roofing, bituminroofing system has a very strong record of reliability. It also
provides a very cost effective roofing solution.

There are two types of bitumin roofing
system. These are - modified bitumen membranes and built up roofing membranes.

Modified bitumen membranes are an
evolution of asphaltroofing. This roof is made from asphalt
with a variety of modifiers and solvents. The pieces are connected in several
ways. In a heat application process the seams are heated so as to melt asphalt
and create a seal. There is another cold-applied adhesive application process.

Again a built-up roof membrane
made up of several layers of roofing felt adhered together by bitumen. In a
built-up roof, the felt is laid over a mopping up pitching, that followed by a
second mopping of bitumen, & process repeated, thus the name Build Up roof.

Single ply water-proof membrane,
composite metal panel roofing are few popular and widely used roofingsystem. But the type of roof should be selected in terms of its
utility.

Renters insurance can protect your personal belongings & save
you from legal & medical expenses associated with an unexpected accident at
your home. However, many renters believe that taking out the insurance is actually,
unnecessary or too expensive.

Here are some common
misconceptions about renters insurance, along with few tips on how to pick the
best policy for you:

Since all rental properties are susceptible to a variety of physical damage,
whether it be fire, theft or even a broken kitchen appliance, many experts say
there is not a scenario in which a resident should go without renters
insurance. But it is important to consider the associated costs, both monetary
& sentimental.

A common reason for why the dwellers avoid renters insurance is they do not
think their belongings are worth the coverage. Many tenants underestimate the
value of their possessions & would be surprised by how much it would cost
to replace the items they have accumulated. If renters think they don’t have
enough stuff to warrant a Renters Insurance policy, they should go around their
residence, room by room & take full inventory of their belongings before
making a decision. The average renter in a two-bedroom apartment has about USD 30,000
worth of stuff.

Occasionally, a landlord may partner with an insurance company to offer renters
insurance to lessees, but more frequently, the insurance policies that landlord
hold for his properties protect only the building itself. After acquiring
a rental housing unit, landlord change his insurance policies from a traditional
homeowners policy to a rental policy & when they do that, it only covers
just the building structure, not the content or any of the lessee's belongings.

Accidents, such as a flood, may damage other tenants' property & can be
costly. Only renters insurance can protect you from these situations & help
cover those unexpected costs. If your bathtub overflows & water seeps into
the apartment below, damaging your neighbor's costly furniture or rug, your
insurance policy will cover the damage up to your liability limits.

Renters Insurance is less expensive than traditional homeowners
insurance, but it could still become expensive if policy holders are not
careful, regardless of the policy type.

The skin is the largest organ that is composed of a superficial
protective barrier, is exclusively designed to prevent the outside environment
from gaining access to the interior. It contains various glands, nerves & blood
vessels important in maintaining normal bodily functions. When something goes wrong,
it is often easily visible during an examination of the skin. Learn more about
symptoms, treatments of different types of skin
diseases & ways to feel better.

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is commonly caused by
the return of a chickenpox infection from latently infected nerve cells in the
spinal cord or brain. It It is soon followed within 1-2 days by a red, blistering
unilateral rash distributed to the skin. Zoster tends to occur most often in
the elderly & can be prevented with a vaccination.

Hives (Urticaria)

Hives, also known as urticaria, is an allergic skin
condition due to antibodies in the bloodstream that recognize foreign
chemicals. In this kind of skin disease the eruption appears suddenly anywhere
on the body as elevated bumps surrounded by an intensely itchy red rash. Most
of the time, urticaria resolves spontaneously within 8 weeks.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory genetic condition in
which patients develop scaling red bumps that coalesce into plaques & typically
occur but are not limited to the scalp, elbows & knees. Psoriasis is not
curable; it can come & go by itself. Different types of treatments are present
depending on the severity & extent of involvement.

Eczema

Eczema is very common among different kinds of skin diseases. It is a genetic condition
that presents in early childhood with a chronic itchy, weeping, oozing
dermatitis. Treatment involves the application of emollients to wet skin & occasionally
the use of topical steroids.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the facial
skin. It is characterized by redness, papules, pustules & occasionally by
the overgrowth of nasal connective tissue (rhinophyma. Treatment of rosacea
involves topical & oral drugs.

Cold Sores (Fever Blisters)

Herpes simplex virus is responsible to cause Herpes labialis
(cold sore). Cold sores commonly appear on the edge of the lip. The eruption is
self-limited to about seven to ten days so that treatment is unnecessary unless
the eruption becomes too frequent.

Plant Rashes

The development of a linear blistering eruption occurs within
24 to 48 hours of exposure to a member of the poison ivy or poison oak family
of plants. The eruption will resolve within 3 weeks. The repeated application
of cool wet compresses to the blisters followed by evaporation of the water can
be soothing & speed healing.

Skin Tags

Skin tags are small, fleshy, pedunculated (on a stalk)
growths that are often are found on the neck & armpits. They are very
common & need not be removed or destroyed unless they become irritated.

Acne

Acne vulgaris is a noninfectious eruption of papules & pustules
on the face & occasionally on the chest & back. It occurs in young
people as they progress through puberty. Blackheads & inflammatory papules
& pustules are all present simultaneously. Acne is not a condition of dirty
skin but is mediated by hormones that begin to circulate during puberty.

Keep thorough knowledge on different types of skin diseases that in turn, helps you
sometimesto heal by yourself prior to
seeing a physician.

British Prime Minister David Cameron has said British
laboratory tests have confirmed that the lethal sarin neuro-toxic gas was used
in the notorious chemical attack in Syria in August. Speaking at the G20 summit
in Saint Petersburg, he also questioned how Labour could live with itself for
taking the easy political way out in Commons vote, a decision that he said had
been made in the knowledge that a large number of children had been gassed to
death in eastern Damascus.

Clues to the source of the poisonous gas that U.S. officials
say killed more than 1,400 people last month may released from the weapon
casing.

Sarin, the deadliest neuro-toxic gas which the United States
says was unleashed by the Asad Government in a Damascus suburb, was developed
by Nazi scientists in 1938.

Originally conceived as a pesticide, sarin gas was used by
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's regime to gas thousands of Kurds in the
northern town of Halabja. A cult also used this odorless gas, paralyzing agent
in two attacks in Japan in the 1990s.

US Secretary of State John Kerry said lab tests on hair &
blood samples taken from the emergency workers who rushed to the scene of the
Damascus attack on August 21 had shown indications of sarin used at an
escalated scale.

Inhaled or absorbed through the skin, sarin gas kills by
crippling the respiratory center of the central nervous system & paralyzes
the muscles around the lungs. This finally results in death by suffocation. Sarin
can contaminate food or water in supply system, according to the US Centers for
Disease Control & Prevention, which notes that antidotes exist.

Sarin gas is 26 times more poisonous than cyanide gas. Just
a pinprick sized droplet of sarin will kill a human. Exposure symptoms include
nausea & intolerable headaches, blurred vision, drooling, muscle convulsions,
respiratory arrest & loss of consciousness. Inhalation of a high dose --
say 200 mg of sarin gas may cause death within a couple of minutes, with no time
even for symptoms to appear. Exposure through the skin takes longer to kill
& the first symptoms may not occur for half an hour, followed by a quick
progression. Even when it does not kill, sarin's effects can cause permanent
harm, that is, by damaging a victim's lungs, eyes & central nervous system.

Love cats? We're not surprised. Many people love cats and
some of them have them as beloved house pets. But these cats are quite
interesting. Get ready, as we are about to share with you 10 amazing facts
about cats that you probably didn't know. It is time to test your cat I.Q.!

Fact #1: We have had house cats for a long, long time. Four
thousand years actually. This dates back to Ancient Egypt, when cats were first
domesticated. Wonder why these cats were willing to be tamed? It is likely that
the large quantities of rodents (mice, rats, etc) that were near humans made
this agreement quite tempting to your “typical” cat. The fact that cats were
good at killing rodents also then earned them high praise in any household that
kept them for a pet. What started in Egypt soon spread to other countries.

Fact #2: In Ancient Egypt, cats were very much loved, even
revered. The Ancient Egyptians did worship a cat goddess. When their cats died,
not only did they mummify them, but they would thoughtfully mummify mice for
them to take along with them.

Fact #3: Think your house cat looks adorable as they play
with a toy mouse so fiercely? You should always remember that deep inside every
kitty lies the heart of a mighty hunter, ready to strike upon its prey. Cats
have sharp claws and teeth to help them catch prey – whether it is a bird,
mouse or an adorable kitty toy.

Fact #4: You may stumble around in the dark at night,
reaching for the light switch. But your cat has no problem with the dark. Cats
have light-reflecting eyes that help them to see even better than most of the
things they try to hunt. You probably have seen your cat's eyes “glow” at night
and have thought this was pretty, but nature always has a greater purpose than
just being pretty!

Fact #5: Ever wonder the point of having a cat tail? A cat's
tail is expressive and can tell you the cat's moods. A relaxed, slightly curled
tail means a cat who is having a good day. A cat with an upright or slightly
forward tail is one who is very happy to see you (their owner) or someone else
they care about. A cat tail that twitches is one to keep your distance from,
that is a cat who is not in a good mood. A cat's tail also helps with their
balance as they jump and walk delicately from place to place over unbalanced
surfaces.

Fact #6: You probably have had the experience of a cat
rubbing up against you, or have seen them brush against something like the
mailbox post. Cats “mark” their territory by leaving their scent around their
home and the surrounding area. They will also leave their scent on people they
care about, from their owner and other family members and friends. If a cat
does this to you, take it as a compliment because this kitty is saying, “You are
mine!”

Fact #7: Ever been licked by a cat, and noticed their rough
tongue? This tongue's texture has a great purpose to help your cat ingest the
food they need. Remember that cats are always hunters. This tough tongue can
help them clean the meat from an animal bone, getting every single bit of it.
Cats also groom themselves regularly – just about every day – using their
tongue to clean their entire bodies. Their tongue does a lot of work!

Fact #8: Do you think “big” when it comes to cats? You'll
want to know about the Savannah breed cat, the biggest house cat around. The
Savannah is a domestic hybrid cat breed and is a combination of a serval and a
domestic cat. It is a beautiful cat. It was first accepted officially as a
breed in 2001 by the International Cat Association, but has been around since
the 1990s. A Savannah is about the size of a small dog.

Fact #9: Do you have a lot of money to spend and want to get
a pricy cat? Some cat breeds cost more than others. The Savannah breed we've
just mentioned is one of the expensive cats, costing between $1,500 to $50,000.
Not every pricy cat costs quite that much. You could get a beautiful Persian
cat for about $500 to $5,500, or a friendly Russian Blue for $400 - $3,000.

Fact #10: Okay, so we've gotten you all excited about how
cool and fun cats are, so you're going to get one. Wondering what to call it?
Here are the top 5 cat names from Cuteness.com to help get you started: Bella,
Tigger, Oliver, Chloe and Angel. Remember: there's always Fluffy!